As part of its “Know and Defend Your Rights” Campaign Centro Presente will visit 200 Latino businesses in the East Boston and Somerville areas to distribute information to support the immigrant community.

Boston, MA- Within the context of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) increased emphasis on deporting families and children who arrived in this country fleeing violence and societal instability in Central America, Centro Presente is redoubling its on-going efforts to educate the community about the rights of immigrants and the reasons why people are coming to the U.S. undocumented. As part of this increased effort Centro Presente is hosting two forums in January.

Boston, MA- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly planning a nationwide surge in raids starting this month aimed at deporting adults and children who have already been ordered removed by an immigration judge.

One Year After the Crisis of Unaccompanied Minors, Centro Presente Seeks to Pass a Local Resolution in Support of Immigrant Children and their Families.

Media Contact Patricia Montes, Centro Presente (617) 959 3108

Boston, MA- One year after the crisis of unaccompanied minors crossing the Mexico-U.S. border, Centro Presente seeks to pass a local resolution in Boston in support of immigrant children and their families.

Recent study made by the City of Boston shows that the Boston police and fire departments are the least racially diverse major city agencies in Boston.

Boston, MA. The Boston police and fire departments are the least racially diverse major city agencies and must be a focus in the push to make City Hall look more like the residents it serves, according to a report by Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s administration.